Cool Halloween Costumes For Men

If You're Searching For The Ultimate Halloween Costume, We've Got You Covered

Halloween tends to draw fairly mixed reactions from people. Some love it and spend six months out of the year planning their costume. On the other hand, some resent the pressure to find a costume and spend the night freezing in their Captain America tights. And while both parties have a right to feel the way they do about Halloween, a big part of enjoying what can be enjoyed of the occasion is just finding a costume that isn’t horrible. After all, there’s nothing worse than being persuaded to go out and celebrate with friends when you’re having costume insecurities.

Here, we’ve rounded up costumes that are culturally relevant, not too much of a commitment (or at least worth the commitment), and that can be easily purchased at the last minute. Whether you want to feel and look like a superhero for the night or would rather inspire a few laughs, these are the best and coolest Halloween costumes of 2016. At the very least, one of these is guaranteed to be a good conversation starter ;)

Bojack Horseman Head

If you’re looking for a slightly more offbeat costume, try on this horse head for a few kicks and giggles. From a Netflix Original Series, Bojack Horseman is the source of all the crude and lewd humor we’d expect from other favorite shows, like Family Guy and The Simpsons, and taking him out for a night of Halloween partying will only strengthen your cosplay cred. Plus, it’s a one-piece costume, meaning you can dress pretty much however you want.$28.99 at Amazon.com

Twisty

If you’re leaning towards a classic, gory Halloween costume but want a little cultural inspiration, channeling your inner American Horror Story might do the trick (or treat). Complete with shirt, pants, bag, mask and headpiece, all you’ll be missing are some black shoes. Not your average creepy clown, no one can deny Twisty is one scary dude.$59.99 at Amazon.com

Homer Simpson

One of America's biggest television legends, Homer Simpson is a multifaceted guy. Sure, he’s overweight, dim-witted, and lazy, but he also happens to be charming, well-intentioned and painfully funny. This costume is guaranteed to win you a few smiles, especially if you show up to the party with a family-pack of doughnuts. (Costume comes with inflatable belly, for those that need it.)$51.70 at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com

Sriracha Sauce

The go-to hot sauce of all-time, this Sriracha getup takes the obsession one step further. Complete with logo and iconic green swivel top, this costume contain 435 ml of Rooster fun.$28.99 at Amazon.com

Ash Ketchum

So, Pokemon Go was kind of a big deal in 2016 and whether you got into it or not, dressing the part will definitely get you noticed. This cosplay outfit comes with all the important details and even comes tailored to fit you just right.$69.99 at Amazon.com

Master Chief

This year, indulge in one of the biggest first-person shooter games to be released in the last few years: Halo. This novel costume includes everything you need to pull off being Master Chief for the night, not including badass boots. $66.25 at Amazon.com

Headless Horseman

Any horror buff’s delight, the Headless Horseman is a great option if you’re looking to stay classic without sacrificing originality. With a severed neck top and a one way see-through dress shirt, this costume is guaranteed to turn heads — just not your own.$28.90 at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com

Crash Test Dummy

Guaranteed to earn you most original costume, this crash test dummy morphsuit is both functional and fun. While you’re fully in costume, the morphsuit material is see through and drink through, so you don’t have to deal with removing a mask every time you want to take a sip.$86.73 at Amazon.com

Bunch Of Grapes

The silliest costume of the group, this bunch of grapes will surely get you a few second glances. Whether you’re spending the evening trick-or-treating or partying with your friends, you’ll be the comedic touchstone in a sea of superheroes and villains.$63.74 at Amazon.com

Ezio

If you’ve always been tempted to cosplay but haven’t had the guts to dress up, there’s no better time than Halloween to emulate your favorite Florentine assassin. A nod to Assassin’s Cred, this Ezio costume features a white button down shirt, a hooded vest, arm cuffs, a suede cape, gloves and even pants, so you’ll have everything you need to intimidate and impress – in true Ezio fashion.$146.90 at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com

Narwhal

Reminiscent of last year's Left Shark craze, this Narwhal costume isn't particularly witty or scary, but it is pretty cute — which, according to our scientific calculations, is a good thing. A one-piece costume, it doesn't get much easier to pull of than this.$64.99 at HalloweenExpress.com

Lego Man

Embrace your inner kid with a classic Lego Man get-up. Including the classic red and blue Lego uniform, an iconic Lego head and yellow gloves to complete the look, this costume appeals to adults and kids alike.49.03 at Amazon.com

Editor's Picks

As usual, we've saved best for last. Here are the fail-safe, guaranteed-fun costumes that won’t have you second-guessing your choice as the night progresses. Timely, fun and (relatively) comfortable, these are our editor's picks.

Stormtrooper

A nod to Star Wars, the Stormtrooper is a great option if you’re really committed to going all out. Sure to turn heads, regardless of if you’re spending Halloween trick-or-treating or partying. Boasting a full jumpsuit and mask, you’ll be ready to take on the night in no time. Cheers to meeting your Princess Leia.$39.00 at Amazon.com

Jurassic World T-Rex

When Trex Tuesdays started going viral this year, the original Jurassic World inflatable t-rex costume found new meaning. This Halloween, you can start your own goofy sing-a-longs and pledge to every guy’s fondest childhood (or not-so-childhood) epic. A proven way to winning hearts... and terrorizing domestic pets.$63.99 at Amazon.com

Superman

If superhuman strength is more your speed, consider donning the iconic red and blue spandex for the night. No abs? No problem. Featuring built-in chiseled bod, this Superman costume does the work for you. Plus, if you plan on partying with a pal, perhaps a Batman vs. Superman group costume is in order.$89.09 at Amazon.com

Pablo Escobar

Narcos was huge this year. The head of the notorious Medellin cartel, Pablo Escobar redefined Netflix fame as the show followed DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña hunt him down across an explosive Columbian landscape. The best part about this costume? You get to chew on your favorite cigar. (Alternatively, you could just stuff a pillow under a nautical or tropical button-up, pencil in a fat mustach, gel your hair back and boss people around.)$99.99 at Amazon.com

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